twizlar
I dont think so.
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join:2003-12-24
Brantford, ON
 ·Mountain Cable
| reply to maxfield
Re: Best DSL modem
The problem with that, is that different modems perform differently on everyone's lines. What works for me at 3000 feet probably won't work best for you at 3000 feet. There are alot of things that come into play than just distance to the CO. It would be stupid for ISPs to try and tell users that certain modems work better in certain conditions because simply, they dont always. Giving a "better all around" modem is the way to go as it gives the most people a better connection, rather then a very few with different modems. On top of all that, its not that hard to check for yourself, just borrow a bunch of modems and test them all. I've used GNET, Speedtouch and 2wire modems, and they all worked differently (mind you the GNET was terrible). Its all personal preference, and individual line conditioning.
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DKS
Damn Kidney Stones
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join:2001-03-22
Owen Sound, ON
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| said by twizlar  :Its all personal preference, and individual line conditioning. Exactly. In my case, the 2Wire isn't as good as the Speedtouch 5x6v6.
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maxfield
join:2007-09-01
Lasalle, QC
| Ok...criticisms accepted.
But I still believe that a "one brand fits all" approach will eventually leave some customers very happy, while others less so.
How about instead of basing my suggestion on distance from the CO, I use line condition quality for modem choice, for example:
W brand modem works best with an excellent line.
X brand modem works best with a good line.
Y brand modem works best with a marginal line.
Z brand modem works best with a poor line.
I am sure ISPs have this kind of statistics.
Will this approach work to cater to the customers vis-à-vis their modem choice based on their line condition?
DKS, you even said that the 2wire modem doesn't work as well for you as the ST5x6v6, I can understand that different modems behave differently even on the same line, and for your case, the ST5x6v6 works best. But if your ISP had the "one brand fits all" approach and sells you a 2wire modem, would you be satisfied? |
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DKS
Damn Kidney Stones
Premium,ExMod 2002
join:2001-03-22
Owen Sound, ON
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| said by maxfield :DKS, you even said that the 2wire modem doesn't work as well for you as the ST5x6v6, I can understand that different modems behave differently even on the same line, and for your case, the ST5x6v6 works best. But if your ISP had the "one brand fits all" approach and sells you a 2wire modem, would you be satisfied? Given the lack of availability of DSL modems in my community, I'd be quite content with what the ISP provides. But as I'm aware of options, I know differently.
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